Stout at Trixie’s Entertainment Complex in Louisville, KY 1-27-2018

Written By: Michael Deinlein

The Winter Breakdown, showcasing talent-rich Louisville metallers, invades Trixie’s Entertainment complex lead by Stout along with SxWxP, A Forgotten Fury, and Prey for Maria

Opening the evening to a rollicking and energetic crowd of fans was Elizabeth, Kentucky based Prey for Maria. Since returning in early 2017 from a 6-year hiatus, PFM has been gaining momentum and winning fans over at each show and it’s easy to see why.  Fronted by easy-going vocalist Jessica Clemons Hayes with Damien Hayes and Rob Lewis on guitar while, drawing musical influences from the likes of Evanescence, Lacuna Coil, and Flyleaf, PFM delivered a powerful set.

Second to perform were A Forgotten Fury, with an overpowering riff-heavy set of straight-up metal that shook the rafters. A Forgotten Fury’s 30-minute set included songs “The Hollow” and “Monstrosity” highlighted by thunderous bass expertly mixed with the right amount of dirty vocals. Their performance definitely amped up the energy in the room.  

Providing the main support for the evening with their debut live performance were SxWxP (Sweet Whiskey Pussy). Featuring David “Sailor” Bryant on vocals/guitars and guitarist Duane “Eddy Metal” Burke’s crazy shredding and relentless hair whipping, SxWxP’s wild Southern slam groove metal set the room on fire as they rolled through a blistering set including “R.I.P,” “Waste of my Time,” before closing with “Drink Till I Die”.

There was a great energy in the room as the lights dropped and headliners Stout took to Trixie’s stage.  Wasting no time, Chris (vocals), Al (bass), Steven (drums) and Cheatham (guitar) blasted into the first part of their set with a potency that commanded the room.  Their self-described “Groove Metal with a hint of Thrash” set is accentuated with the angst that Chris brings on stage, mixing well with what the others are laying down behind him. Tonight’s show was a little bittersweet as it was bassist Al’s final performance with the group as he moves on to other projects.  As the final chords of the final song were struck there were hugs all around along with a final group photo closing out an awesome evening of local metal.   

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